On February 22, 2021, Canadian Forest Industries reported a fire at a sawmill in Grande Prairie, Alberta. The County Fire Marshal is currently investigating the cause.
Incidents
Firefighters Work During Blizzard to Fight Dust Collector Fire at Plant
On February 21, 2022, DL-Online reported a fire at a metal fabrication company in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. It ignited in a dust collector. No injuries were reported.
Six Hours and 60,000 Litres of Water Needed to Put Out Sawdust Fire
On February 14, 2022, Canoinhas Online reported a silo fire at a sawmill in Canoinhas, Brazil. Approximately 60,000 litres of water were used to put the fire out.
Over 150,000 Litres of Water Used to Fight Grain Silo Fire in Brazil
On January 14, 2022, Cenario MT reported a fire at a grain processing plant in Lucas do Rio Verde, Brazil. 150,000 litres of water were used to put it out. No one was hurt.
Firefighters Spend Three Hours Getting Grain Dryer Fire Under Control
On February 13, 2022, Agazeta News reported a grain dryer fire at an agribusiness in Amambai, Brazil. It started in the ductwork leading to the dryer. No one was hurt.
Firefighters Spend Over Three Hours Fighting Fire at Grain Warehouse
On February 12, 2022, AF Noticias reported a fire in a grain warehouse in Figueirópolis, Brazil. Firefighters responded at 2:25 p.m. and completed their work at 5:00 p.m.
Firefighters Put Out Dust Collector Fire at Brazil Coal Processing Plant
On February 10, 2022, OCP News reported a dust collector fire at a coal processing plant in Criciúma, Brazil. Over 4,500 litres of water were used to put out the flames.
Employee at Missouri Utilities Company Injured in Coal Dust Explosion
On February 17, 2022, Ozarks First reported a coal dust explosion at a utilities plant in Springfield, Missouri. It injured an employee and caused damage to the building.
Multiple Fire Departments Respond to Baghouse Fire at Biodiesel Plant
On February 15, 2022, Ink Free News reported a baghouse fire at an agricultural company in Claypool, Indiana. No injuries were reported. The cause is under investigation.
Fire Starts in Large Grain Dryer Containing Over 20 Tons of Maize
On February 15, 2022, the Braintree & Witham Times reported a fire at an agricultural facility in Great Braxted, UK. It occurred in a grain dryer holding 20 tons of maize.
